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Conservation

Protect bees this World Bee Day on May 20

Where possible and within reason, adopt a more tolerant attitude to feral bee colonies in buildings, and of hived bee colonies in ones neighborhood. If we want bees, we need to make space for them.- Dr. David Heaf, The Bee-friendly Beekeeper A world without bees would be void of flowers and food. In fact,...
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Skincare

Combine skin and emotional health with selfmade

Beauty products are a lot more than lipstick colors and finding the right foundation. There's something almost ritualistic about applying and wearing beauty products. Humans have a long history with cosmetics and beauty items of all kinds. Now, there's an entire company dedicated to creating beauty products that...
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Flexible/Transforming Furniture

These modular furniture focus on sustainable production

The premise behind Loose Parts, a sustainably-minded furniture company, is to make furniture from organic materials and ensure a long lifespan. The goal is to keep furniture out of the landfills, investing instead in a modular design and repair services.  Founder Jennifer June believes in circular...
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Conservation

Meet Dos Rios Ranch, California's newest state park

If all goes well, California's newest state park will be open and accessible to visitors within a year. The 2,500-acre Dos Rios Ranch is at the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, about ten miles southwest of Modesto in California’s Central Valley. First, archeologists will do a survey...
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Alternative Sources

Japan's first carbon capture and storage facility to be live by 2030

Japanese oil refiner Eneos Holdings has partnered with utility J-Power to set up Japan's first Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facility. The facility is expected to begin operations at the end of the decade, helping giant firms to cut down their carbon emissions. A site is targeted in western Japan...
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Empowerment

10 Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses to support

With May being Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we specifically want to shed light on businesses owned and operated by members from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. One opportunity to lift up hard-hit AAPI businesses is to show support with your purchasing...
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Electric Vehicles

NASA contracts Canoo to design new EV for Artemis astronauts

After a competitive process, NASA chose Canoo to design an electric vehicle to transport its Artemis astronauts to the launchpad on their next mission. It's a short drive compared to reaching the moon, but the specialized vehicle needs to be able to carry fully-equipped astronauts, support staff and gear to the...

After a competitive process, NASA chose Canoo to design an electric vehicle to transport its Artemis astronauts to the launchpad on their next...
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Drinks

Partners Coffee makes great brew through sustainable actions

It started with a dual passion for great coffee and protecting the environment. Over 10 years later, it’s a local establishment and growing mail order coffee roaster. New products are released regularly to keep the palette curious and content.  Partners Coffee Roasters is proudly based out of New...

It started with a dual passion for great coffee and protecting the environment. Over 10 years later, it’s a local establishment and growing...
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Research

Tonga volcanic eruption largest explosion in modern history

The January volcanic eruption near the Pacific island of Tonga has been confirmed as the biggest eruption ever recorded by modern instruments. Its explosion also surpassed any atomic bomb tests conducted after World War II. The assessment came in a pair of scientific papers published in the journal Science. According...

The January volcanic eruption near the Pacific island of Tonga has been confirmed as the biggest eruption ever recorded by modern instruments....
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Water

California rejects desalination plant in Huntington Beach

The California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected Poseidon Water’s proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. Despite the promised 50 million gallons of water per day, the commission decided it wasn’t worth the risk to both sea life and residents’ water bills. "The project would kill marine...

The California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected Poseidon Water’s proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. Despite the promised...
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Apps

Achieve a net-zero lifestyle with the help of Joro app

If you’re environmentally-conscious, yet overwhelmed. If you want to make a difference, but feel helpless. Or perhaps climate anxiety has taken hold. Joro app is here to help.  “Joro, from Old Norse jǫrð, or 'earth,' is the protector and personification of the Earth in Norse mythology.” The...

If you’re environmentally-conscious, yet overwhelmed. If you want to make a difference, but feel helpless. Or perhaps climate anxiety has taken...
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Landscape Architecture

Climate Islands brings nature and community into the city

Barcelona landscape and architecture firm SCOB created seven architectural-landscape "interventions" called Climate Islands. They created inviting, green urban environments in inner city spaces that help mitigate the effects of climate change. The Climate Islands are "an operation of 'urban acupuncture'...

Barcelona landscape and architecture firm SCOB created seven architectural-landscape "interventions" called Climate Islands. They created inviting,...